Front Derailleurs

Front Derailleurs Explained

A bicycle derailleur is a component that enables you to shift gears when cycling. Front and rear derailleurs essentially perform the same function; they push the chain onto a different set of gears. A front derailleur shifts the chain between the rings on the chainset.

It’s essential that your derailleur is compatible with your frame. ‘Band on’ derailleurs clamp around the seat tube of your frame. ‘Braze on’ also known as ‘direct mount derailleurs’ are directly mounted to a plate that extends downwards from the seat tube.